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Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 26

Safety tips for Irene, a Civil War lecture, LEGO day for kids and more...

Meetings:

1). The meeting will take place from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Room 126 of the .

Hurricane Irene May Be Blowing Our Way:

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2). With the strong possibility of Hurricane Irene passing through Acton this weekend, here are some

  • Acton Emergency Management number is: 978-929-7730.

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3). The where kids can build all types of LEGO projects from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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4). At 7:30 p.m. will host a with Library Trustee Dennis Ahern.

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